Keaton Wagler Overcomes Nerves to Impress at Summer League

News ArticlePublishedJul 13, 2026 at 02:55 PM EDTKobe Wagler got the first-game jitters out of the way, which is probably the most real thing a rookie can do when he finally steps onto an NBA floor for the first time.The Los Angeles Clippers’ top draft pick since Blake Griffin in 2009 looked like a player feeling the weight of the moment during his Las Vegas summer league debut Thursday night. The shots weren’t falling, but Wagler never looked rattled for long. He knew what went wrong, and he got right back to work."I'd definitely say at the beginning, just a little nervous," he told ESPN. That's honest.More news: Chaney Johnson Looking Strong With Nets in Summer League Action...After the game, Wagler spent time with Clippers coaches, breaking down the details and looking for ways to settl